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Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting MLA
DUP MLA Joanne Bunting, introducing new leader Gavin Robinson MP at the party conference, describes the DUP as committed to its cause, its Union and its communities, and says the party will keep standing up for Northern Ireland and its people.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Conference 2024 - Joanne Bunting MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw MLA says the latest Racial Equality Indicators show rising racist incidents over the past decade and urges the Stormont First Minister and deputy First Minister to accelerate action on minority ethnic issues. She ties this to ending paramilitary control in communities.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racial Equality Indicators publication and Race Relations Panel testimony to Stormont committee Original release: Racial Equality Indicators demonstrate urgent need for First Minister and deputy First Minister to speed up delivery, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Chruthódh Sinn Féin spás don dearadh agus thacódh muid le healaíontóirí agus ceardaithe maireachtáil – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has launched a set of ten priorities for visual arts, crafts and design, proposing a Public Art Mural Bill, an arts strand of the Sports Capital Grant, and a review of the per cent for art scheme.
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TUV offer congratulations following Broughshane man’s success at WorldSkills competition
TUV congratulates Broughshane man David McKeown on winning bronze in autobody repair at the WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France. North Antrim MP Jim Allister and local MLA Timothy Gaston praise his talent and hard work.
Other Issue: David McKeown bronze medal at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Original release: TUV offer congratulations following Broughshane man’s success at WorldSkills competition (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic…
Sports Minister Gordon Lyons says he will host a homecoming celebration next month honouring Northern Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic competitors, including several medallists, and tickets priced at £1 go on sale today.
Other Issue: Olympic and Paralympic athletes homecoming celebration in Belfast Original release: Minister announces homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic… (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Counter Demo
People Before Profit urges supporters to join a United Against Racism counter-demonstration on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm, opposing a planned far-right march at the bottom of Grafton Street in Dublin. It says recent pushback against the far right in Belfast and Dundalk should be repeated in…
Disability and equality Issue: Planned far‑right march on Grafton Street, Dublin Original release: United Against Racism Counter Demo (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker urging the Minister to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy for eligible stroke survivors, highlighting current low access and the need for infrastructure, equipment and training.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Petition for 24/7 thrombectomy service Original release: Bradshaw submits petition calling for 24/7 access to thrombectomy (opens in a new tab)
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Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan.
Alliance MLA Connie Egan welcomes the introduction of the new Strategic Framework and Action Plan to end violence against women and girls, but says it must be matched with concrete action, commitment and funding.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Launch of Ending Violence against Women and Girls Strategic Framework Original release: Launch of strategy to tackle gender-based violence welcome, but it must be backed with action, says Egan. (opens in a new tab)
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Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Original release: Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy must be properly funded, says McLaughlin (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney joins in celebrating St Ergnat’s GAC milestone development
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney congratulates St Ergnat's GAC, Moneyglass, on the official opening of its new Loughbeg Road grounds, a second pitch the club says it needed as membership outgrew its Taylorstown Road site. He wishes the club continued success.
Other Issue: St Ergnat's GAC Loughbeg Road grounds official opening Original release: Kearney joins in celebrating St Ergnat’s GAC milestone development (opens in a new tab)
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Translink needs to stand its ground in face of Irish language bullies
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says a protest at Belfast's Grand Central was another attempt by Irish language supporters to bully others, and calls on Translink to stand firm rather than accept Irish on buses and bins. He cites 2021 census figures showing 0.3% of people in Northern Ireland have…
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Issue: Grand Central Belfast Irish language protest and Translink signage Original release: Translink needs to stand its ground in face of Irish language bullies (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy leader attends NIHRC annual report launch
Green Party Northern Ireland Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica says the party fully supports a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland, calling it a missed Good Friday Agreement promise and a post‑Brexit necessity, and welcomes the NIHRC annual report and recent Windsor Framework court rulings while applaud
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Issue: NIHRC annual report launch Original release: Deputy leader attends NIHRC annual report launch (opens in a new tab)
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Lockhart Reaffirms Support for WASPI Women at Parliamentary Event
DUP MP Carla Lockhart says she attended a Westminster event with WASPI campaigners and will keep pressing for fair, fast compensation for 1950s-born women affected by State Pension age changes, citing a March 2024 Parliamentary Ombudsman call for an apology and compensation.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: Lockhart Reaffirms Support for WASPI Women at Parliamentary Event (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin set out 10 priorities for supporting Irish artists – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh presents ten draft priorities to strengthen Irish artists, urging an artist‑run Arts Council, sustained multi‑year funding, a dedicated capital programme for studios and venues, a long‑term basic income scheme, comprehensive arts education and measures to boost Gaelic‑
Other Issue: Dáil Ealaíon Assembly of the Arts meeting Original release: Sinn Féin set out 10 priorities for supporting Irish artists – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Dickson welcomes introduction of hate crime legislation by Justice Minister
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA welcomes the Justice Minister's plan to bring in hate crime legislation this mandate, citing recent racially motivated disorder and backing a statutory aggravation model in a forthcoming Sentencing Bill plus victim support in a Victims Bill.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister's written statement on hate crime legislation Original release: Dickson welcomes introduction of hate crime legislation by Justice Minister (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister celebrates Michael Dunlop’s record-breaking…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says he has marked motorbike rider Michael Dunlop's record 29 Isle of Man TT race wins with a reception at Parliament Buildings, praising his success and the Dunlop family's road racing legacy.
Other Issue: Michael Dunlop Isle of Man TT record wins reception Original release: Communities Minister celebrates Michael Dunlop’s record-breaking… (opens in a new tab)
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Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long sets out hate crime measures she plans to introduce before the mandate ends, including a statutory aggravation model in a Sentencing Bill and enhanced victim protections in a Victims Bill. She says a standalone Hate Crime Bill is not feasible given the reduced…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister's written statement on hate crime legislation Original release: Long outlines proposed hate crime legislative provisions (opens in a new tab)
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United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum
People Before Profit says a Dublin forum of United Against Racism, attended by around 150 people, heard speakers on far-right attacks on people of colour, deprivation on Dublin's Northside, and anti-Islamophobia campaigning. Workshops covered unions, countering the far right and social media.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: United Against Racism Holds Successful Public Forum (opens in a new tab)
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Personal Statement from Dr Stephen Farry
Alliance's Dr Stephen Farry announces he is stepping down as Deputy Leader, thanking party members for their trust over the past eight years. He says he remains committed to Alliance's vision, values and policies and is considering further public service opportunities.
Other Original release: Personal Statement from Dr Stephen Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Local Olympic success celebrated in Commons motion
DUP MP Gregory Campbell marks Northern Ireland's success at the Paris Olympics in a Commons motion, citing six medallists and personal bests and calling for continued funding to build on that success for the future.
Other Issue: Paris Olympics Northern Ireland athletes Commons motion Original release: Local Olympic success celebrated in Commons motion (opens in a new tab)